Christopher Columbus

Opposing Viewpoints on Christopher Columbus


In class we mentioned the harsh realities of founding civilizations in conquest.

Howard Zinn a historian and political scientist wrote : "The People's History of the United States" a book showing different angles of famed histoy.

Read his article about Christopher Columbus following the link.

Answer in discussion

• What did you think?
• How did it make you feel?
• Was it a necessary evil?

Zinn on Columbus